Jeff Shi takes his seat ahead of the League Cup fourth round football match between Manchester City and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Etihad Stadium on October 24, 2017 (Image: ANTHONY DEVLIN/AFP/Getty Images)

"If it's possible I would do the same as it's been proven to be successful for the team. If not I will do as I did in the past, which I'm happy with too."

He added: "They are playing great football and they are managed by a very good coach so they deserve to be top of the league regardless of money or investment.

"It's an opportunity for me to clarify the rules because I want to build a successful team on the pitch like Wolverhampton.